IT’S A PROCESS

BY PASTOR DANIEL GARRISON

MY EYES ARE EVER ON THE LORD, FOR ONLY HE WILL RELEASE MY FEET FROM THE SNARE.

PSALM 25:15 (NIV)

When meditating on God’s Word, my mind interprets that as “work the Scripture repeatedly in your mind…and ask lots of questions.” With that in mind, walk with me through a metaphor.

Imagine yourself in a forest in the springtime. The weather is excellent, flowers are in bloom, and birds are chirping in the trees—what a day to be outdoors. While walking, you step on a bear trap! Oh no, your leg is caught! You try your hardest to free yourself from the trap but can’t. You cry out for help! Enter Jesus. He comes over, pulls the trap open, and releases your leg.

*Pause* While this sums up what we find in this verse, meditating on it reveals more truth, wisdom, and encouragement. *Unpause*

Now, once you’re freed from this trap, you’re undoubtedly incapable of running or walking; you’ve got a wound that must be addressed. It must be cleaned, set straight, and mended. This process takes time; if not treated, it may get infected, or you may be left with a limp. So take care. After this process, your leg is restored, and you can walk and run again. All that’s left is a scar, a reminder of what previously trapped you. But praise be to God, the One who hears our cries and not only releases us from the enemy’s snares but restores us to health.

How does this apply to us? I’m so glad you asked. We are all somewhere in this process. We are trapped in something or need to be freed. We need to be healed or freshly healed on the other side of recovery.

So, where do you find yourself?

Trapped? – God can bring freedom.

Need healing? – God can restore and mend the broken.

Were you left with a scar? – That’s your testimony! The story of where you used to be. “Look! Look at what craziness I was once in! And let me tell you how my God set me free.”

Wherever you find yourself in the process of healing and restoration, reach out to God and ask Him to be part of the process. He can do more than bring freedom. God promises to heal you and give you a powerful testimony to help people see Him.

Moving Forward

Ask God to be a part of your healing process. Write it down and share it with a close friend, allowing them to join your journey. They’ll experience your testimony, and you’ll experience His freedom!